Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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