Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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