Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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