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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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