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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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