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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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