Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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