Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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