Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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