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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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