Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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