Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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