Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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