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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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