Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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