Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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