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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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