Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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