Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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