Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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