Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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