Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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