Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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