Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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