Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key 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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