Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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