Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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