Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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