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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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