Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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