Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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