Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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