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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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