Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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