Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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