Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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