Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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