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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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