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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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