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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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