Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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