Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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