Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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