Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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