Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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