Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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