Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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