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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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