Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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