Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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