Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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