Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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