Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating 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 exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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