Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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