Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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