Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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