Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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