Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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