Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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