Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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