Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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