Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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