Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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