Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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