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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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