Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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