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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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