Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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