Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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