Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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