Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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