Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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