Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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