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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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