Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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