Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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