Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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