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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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