Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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