Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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