Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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