Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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