Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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