Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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