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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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