Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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