Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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