Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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