Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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