Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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