Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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