Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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