Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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