Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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