Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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