Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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