Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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