Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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