Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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