Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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