Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major 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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