Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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