Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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