Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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