Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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