Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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