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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important 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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