Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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