Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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