Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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