Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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