Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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