Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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