Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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