Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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