Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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