Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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