Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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