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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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