Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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