Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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