Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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