Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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