Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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