Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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