Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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