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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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