Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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