Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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