Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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