Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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