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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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