Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Educational