Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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