Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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