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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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