Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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