Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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