Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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