Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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