Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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