Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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