Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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