Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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