Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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