Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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