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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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