Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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