Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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