Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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