Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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