Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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