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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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