Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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