Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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