Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning