Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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