Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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