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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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