Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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