Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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