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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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