Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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