Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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