Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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