Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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