Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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