Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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