Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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