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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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