Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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