Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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