Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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