Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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