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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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