Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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