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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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