Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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