Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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