Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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