Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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