Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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