Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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