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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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