Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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