Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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