Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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