Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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