Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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