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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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