Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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