Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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