Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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