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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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