Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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