Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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