Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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