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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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