Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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