Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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