Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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