Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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