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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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