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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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