Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the 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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