Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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