Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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