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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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