Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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