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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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