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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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