Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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