Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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