Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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