Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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