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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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