Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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