Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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