Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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