Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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