Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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