Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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