Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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