Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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