Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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