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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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