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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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