Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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