Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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