Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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