Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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