Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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