Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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