Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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