Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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