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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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