Find out more about the 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. The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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