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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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