Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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