Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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