Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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