Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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