Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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