Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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