Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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