Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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