Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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