Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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