Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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