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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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