Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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