Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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