Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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