Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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