Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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