Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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