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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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