Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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