Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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