Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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