Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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