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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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