Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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