Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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