Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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