Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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