Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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