Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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