Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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