Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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