Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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