Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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