Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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