Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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