Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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