Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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