Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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