Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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