Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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