Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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