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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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