Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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