Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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