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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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