Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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