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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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