Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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