Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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