Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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