Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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