Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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