Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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