Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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