Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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