Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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