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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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