Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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