Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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