Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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