Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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