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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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