Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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