Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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