Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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