Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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