Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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