Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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