Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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