Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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