Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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