Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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