Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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