Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major 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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