Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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