Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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