Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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