Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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