Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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