Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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