Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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