Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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