Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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