Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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