Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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