Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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