Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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