Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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