Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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