Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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