Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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