Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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