Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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