Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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