Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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