Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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