Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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