Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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