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 investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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