Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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