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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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