Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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