Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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