Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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