Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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