Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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