Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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