Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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