Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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