Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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