Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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