Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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