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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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