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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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