Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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