Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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