Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring 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 new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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