Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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