Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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