Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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