Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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