Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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