Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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