Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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