Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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