Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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