Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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