Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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