Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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