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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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