Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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