Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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