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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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