Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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