Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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