Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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