Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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