Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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