Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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