Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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