Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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