Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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