Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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