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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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