Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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