Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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