Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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