Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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