Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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