Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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