Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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