Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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