Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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