Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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