Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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