Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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