Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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