Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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