Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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