Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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