Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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