Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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