Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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