Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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