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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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