Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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