Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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