Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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