Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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