Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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