Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores 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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