Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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