Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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