Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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