Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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