Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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