Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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