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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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