Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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