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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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