Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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