Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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