Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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