Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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