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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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