Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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