Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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