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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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