Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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