Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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