Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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