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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches 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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