Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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