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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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