Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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