Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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