Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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