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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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