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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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