Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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