Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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