Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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