Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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