Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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