Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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