Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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