Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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