Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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