Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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