Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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