Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For College Credit