Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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