Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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