Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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