Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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