Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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