Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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