Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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