Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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