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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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