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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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