Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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