Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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