Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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