Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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