Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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