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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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