Find out more about the exciting 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. Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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