Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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