Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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