Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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