Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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