Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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