Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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