Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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