Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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