Find out more about this dramatic 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 (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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