Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the 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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