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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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