Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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