Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses 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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