Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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