Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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