Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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