Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students 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 many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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