Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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