Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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