Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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