Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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