Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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