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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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