Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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