Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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