Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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