Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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