Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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