Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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