Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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