Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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