Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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