Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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