Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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