Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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