Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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