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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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