Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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