Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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