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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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