Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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