Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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