Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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