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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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