Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important 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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